Burgundy: Corton Grand Cru Masterclass
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On Saturday 11th November 2023, the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) will welcome back Charles Curtis MW to London. With his return, a sublime Burgundy masterclass awaits, promising to be an exceptional experience to taste 12 top grand cru wines in the company of a leading expert.

Curtis, Decanter’s Burgundy correspondent, will guide guests to explore the region’s broad, complex terrain in depth. Burgundy’s majestic hill of Corton has been home to winegrowers for centuries. Today, some of the region’s most prominent producers feature across its relatively large expanse of grand cru vineyards, although consumers sometimes still overlook this crucial source for top quality wines.

The masterclass will feature both red and white wines – all grand cru – from vintages that range from 2008 to 2020, and coming from all three villages allowed to use the Corton name: Pernand-Vergelesses, Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny.

Wines you’ll be tasting on the day

Louis Latour, Clos de la Vigne au Saint, Corton Grand Cru, Burgundy 2015

Comte Senard, Clos des Meix Monopole, Corton Grand Cru 2020

Bouchard Père et Fils, Le Corton, Corton Grand Cru, Burgundy 2017

Domaine des Hospices de Beaune, Corton Clos du Roi, Corton Grand Cru, Burgundy 2020

Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson, Les Renardes, Corton Grand Cru, Burgundy 2019

Domaine Chandon de Briailles, Les Bressandes, Corton Grand Cru, Burgundy 2019

Domaine Michel Mallard, Les Maréchaudes, Corton Grand Cru, Burgundy 2016

Domaine Faiveley, Clos des Cortons Faiveley Monopole, Corton Grand Cru, Burgundy 2009

Domaine Rapet, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy 2008

Domaine Bonneau du Martray, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy 2018

Bouchard Père & Fils, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy 2014

Louis Latour, Corton- Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy 2019

‘We may learn what makes them different, but we will certainly learn to enjoy them, since the producers represented include some of today’s most illustrious estates,’ says Curtis.

The tasting will include Corton-Charlemagne wines from Domaine Bonneau du Martray, Domaine Rapet, Maison Louis Latour, and Bouchard Père et Fils. Reds will include the Corton Bressandes from Domaine Chandon de Briailles, the Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley from Domaine Faiveley, the Corton Clos des Meix from Domaine Comte Senard, the Corton Maréchaudes from Domaine Michel Mallard, the Corton Renardes from Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson, and the Corton La Vigne au Saint from Maison Louis Latour.

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Bonneau du Martray
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Curtis brings his profound knowledge and passion to this masterclass, creating an unforgettable experience for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike. This is your exclusive opportunity to explore the prestigious terroirs of Burgundy and discover the secrets behind the exceptional Corton Grand Cru wines.

This masterclass is part of the DFWE London, secure a place today to avoid disappointment.

Essential information

DFWE London

Date: Saturday, 11th November 2023 from 11am to 5:30pm.

Location: The Landmark Hotel

222 Marylebone Road

London NW1

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7631 8000

www.landmarklondon.co.uk

Prices: Get a Grand Tasting Ticket for £95 | Masterclasses from £225

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Laura Timms
Laura Timms
Deputy Head of Marketing

Laura is the Deputy Head of Marketing at Decanter and is based in London. Before joining Decanter in November 2021, she worked on the luxury and lifestyle brands within the Future Plc portfolio - Homes & Gardens, Livingetc and Woman & Home. She is responsible for creating and overseeing marketing campaigns for virtual and in person events including the world-renowned Decanter Fine Wine Encounters. She is a highly experienced marketer with over 10 years experience within media publishing, and is WSET Level 2 Certified.